Choosing a sofa for the way you live

Begin with the everyday

A sofa has to work when nobody is styling the room. Think about how many people sit together, whether you read upright or prefer to put your feet up, and where the main route through the room needs to stay clear. A generous sofa can feel comfortable in a small room if its arms and base leave a little visual space around it.

Make a simple floor plan

Mark the footprint with low-tack tape, then walk around it. Open the door, pull out the occasional table and imagine someone carrying a tray through the room. Measure the seat height against the chair you already find comfortable. A photograph can suggest scale, but a few measurements give you a much clearer answer.

Look at the whole outline

A visible timber base lets light travel beneath a sofa. A deeper upholstered plinth feels more grounded. Neither approach is always better; the useful question is what the room needs. Compare the back height with the window sill and the other furniture, especially if the sofa will stand away from a wall.

Finish with the practical details

Look at the fabric in daylight and in the evening. Ask about cleaning before choosing a colour, and check the delivery route before confirming a size. It is easier to choose calmly when the measurements, material and access questions are settled first.

A few clear measurements and a useful conversation are worth more than a hurried decision.

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